Imagination Arts

Free program for parents and children

2011-04-24T08:53:00.000-07:00

Create with your child!

Free 1 to 2-hour creativity programs are available at your home with a minimum of 3 additional parent/child creativity pairs.

How often do you and your child have a special time together where you both are learning new things? Here is a free opportunity, all materials supplied, to introduce you to the programs of Art Experiences and Imagination Arts. There is no further obligation. Just enjoy this special time with your child.

Contact Kristen Boyesen at (two one six) 577-9874 or WildernessArtist @ sbcglobal.net for more information.

See available dates for June at PAGES in the right column.

Free Creative Expressions Samplers for Assisted Living Facilities in the Greater Cleveland area

2011-04-23T08:24:00.000-07:00

Free 90-minute creativity programs are available to assisted living facilities in the Greater Cleveland area for the remainder of 2011.

This offer is limited to one free Creative Expressions Sampler per facility, and is an introduction to the many programs offered through Art Experiences and Imagination Arts. All materials are supplied free of charge.

The sampler will include three creativity segments:
Express yourself through sound in a group percussion ensemble,
With color (paint, oil pastel, or collage), and
With words (round-robin tall tale).

Contact Kristen at (two one six) 577-9874 or WildernessArtist @ sbcglobal.net.

Free Creative Expressions Samplers:

2011-04-20T11:32:00.000-07:00

Remember what it was like to be innocent, free from fear, and curious about the world?

When you used paint to make marks, splashes, and drips on paper just to see what would happen? (Visual & kenetic experimentation).

When word games were explorations into the world of giggles? (Fearless verbal exploration.)

When you could bang on a pot with a wooden spoon to see what sounds you could make? (Creative rhythm & sound.)

Experience that joy of life again in a Free Creative Expressions Sampler.

Creativity is an essential component of being human whether you describe yourself as “artistic” or regularly affirm that you are a “just the facts” kind of person. The samplers are a taste of Creative Expressions I, where there are opportunities to:

Utilize a variety of personal expressive techniques,

Practice exercises based on psychology and science,

Acquire tools for creatively coping with life’s glitches,

Awaken, expand, and deepen your creativity,

Discover and enjoy your authentic self,

Experience new ways of communicating (visually, verbally, & rhythmically),

Develop your personal pathways to inner peace,

And exercise your brain.

Since 2005, this ever-evolving program has been presented in a variety of venues for people in many stages of life. Participants report acquiring new ways of seeing the world, self, and relationships; an ever-growing ability to make authentic behavioral choices; and to live with joy in daily life.

All participants at Samplers and Workshops receive a landscape art print by Kristen Boyesen.

Free Sampler Workshops are in need of hosting locations. If you can provide space for 4 to 15 people at your home or facility for a 2-hour Creative Expressions Sampler, please contact Kristen at (two one six)-577-9874. Samplers are available for adults only or for families (one participating adult is required for each child). Your choice!

Hosts receive a $10 workshop credit for each guest at their Sampler who registers for a Creative Expressions workshop with a $20 down payment. Kristen is scheduling now for Samplers to begin on Monday June 6.

Sampler participants who sign up for a Creative Expressions I workshop with a $20 deposit while at a Sampler receive $10 off the $70 workshop fee. The Sampler is free, and there is no obligation to sign up for a workshop. One free Sampler per person, please, though hosts may host as many times as they wish.

All Samplers must have a minimum of 4 participants (or 4 parent/child duos). The maximum, 10 to 20, depends on the venue. Do you have a large back yard (and alternate rain-space)?

After locations and dates are set, guests may sign up with Kristen, through Meetup or with the host.

Creative Expressions I, a 9 to 5 Workshop

2011-04-19T18:58:00.000-07:00

Remember what it was like to be innocent, free from fear, and curious about the world? When you used paint to make marks, splashes, and drips on paper just to see what would happen? When word games were explorations into the world of giggles? When you could bang on a pot with a wooden spoon to see what sounds you could make?

Experience that joy of life again in a full day of Creative Expression.

Creativity is an essential component of being human whether you describe yourself as “artistic” or regularly affirm that you are a “just the facts” kind of person. The Samplers are a small taste of the many forms of creativity that are explored in Creative Expressions I as a group and in an open studio format. There will be demonstrations, examples, and guest facilitators for optional special classes or energy healing sessions.

You will:

Utilize a variety of personal expressive techniques,

Practice exercises based on psychology and science,

Acquire tools for creatively coping with life’s glitches,

Awaken, expand, and deepen your creativity,

Discover and enjoy your authentic self,

Experience new ways of communicating (visually, verbally, & rhythmically),

Develop your personal pathways to inner peace,

And exercise your brain.

Since 2005, this ever-evolving program has been presented in a variety of venues for people in many stages of life. Participants report acquiring new ways of seeing the world, self, and relationships; an ever-growing ability to make authentic behavioral choices; and to live with joy in daily life.

Creative Expressions I workshops are in need of hosting locations. If you can provide space for 10 to 15 people at your home or facility, please contact Kristen at (two one six)-577-9874.

Hosts for full-day workshops receive $20 off a future workshop fee in addition to any credits earned from hosting Samplers. You may host as many workshops as you wish and attend each one free!

All participants receive a landscape art print by Kristen Boyesen.

Price: $70 including materials and lunch. (Optional: bring a dish to share.) A minimum of four participants gistered with a $20 down payment is required to insure the workshop is scheduled. Others may join at the door if space is available. The price at the door is $80 plus a dish to pass for lunch. (The dish is optional for those who register in advance.)

It's not about day-dreaming. It's not about art.

2011-01-01T04:59:00.000-08:00

It's about the possibilities ...

Classes/Workshops with Kristen Boyesen at Heavenly Hardware, Tremont

2010-10-03T14:12:00.001-07:00

Imagination Arts information (New posts below.)

2010-01-20T12:08:00.000-08:00

A traveling workshop for creativity training, wellness, brainstorming.
Email: wildernessartist (at) sbcglobal.net
Phone: (two one six) 577-9874
Read program review here.
Program for Veterans started Nov 2007, ongoing.

2009 Artist's Way Women's Retreat in Lakeside, Ohio

2009-06-17T12:18:00.000-07:00

I participated in this retreat last year as a session presenter and an attendee of the other retreat offerings, and it was a wonderful experience. Please check out the website at the title link for information on rates, early bird specials, and registration information.

Retreat organizer Wendy Fedan does a great job of pulling everything together to make it creative experience of self discovery and expression, relaxation, and fun.

"Create-A-Way" artist retreat – Lake Logan. N.C. - May, 2010

2009-06-17T11:48:00.000-07:00

Mark your calendars for Wendy Fedan's 2010 "Create-A-Way" Artist's Way retreat in North Carolina, at Lake Logan, May 7-9.

There are three cottages for for participants, and EVERY bedroom has its own bathroom!

Here are the rates:

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: (for those who send a $200 deposit by October 1, 2009
SHARED ROOM: $375
PRIVATE ROOM: $425

IF REGISTERING (with $200 deposit) AFTER OCT.1, 2009:
SHARED ROOM: $425
PRIVATE ROOM: $475

We will have ALL NEW workshops next year, with some familiar workshop leaders and a couple new ones.
One workshop description has been finalized:

"DRAWING FROM NATURE"

Whether you are “unable to draw stick figures” or a seasoned artist, you will delight in the freedom of this class led by Kristen Boyesen. The emphasis will be on the movement, shapes, observations, and curvy lines found in nature. Finished drawings are not the object of the class, but observation and immersion in the joy and the beauty of nature. Let go of your notions about whether or not you can draw, or that you are a “good” or “bad” artist. All such self-imposed structures and labels dampen creativity!

Delve into the moment. Abandon the everyday world of lists and duties to the sublime world of shape, light & dark, and the glorious variety of the natural world. You will be pleased and surprised at the results … within … and on your paper. Bring your own supplies or use those provided for $3.00. (Keep your drawings, return the drawing instruments.)

Website with more information to be added soon.
For more information email Wendy Fedan: wfedan@earthlink.net

Arising-Heart Meditation, Cleveland OH

2009-06-10T16:53:00.000-07:00

Meditation comes in many forms. The first get-together of the Cleveland-Akron meditation group, Arising-Heart, will be on Saturday, June 20, 8:30 to 10:00 AM at the Art Experience/Imagination Arts studios, 64 Wandle Ave, Bedford 44146. This beginning session will have two 20-minute meditation periods, a presentation, discussion, and refreshments. $5, payable below. Registration is required. Space is limited to 20. Registration is by email: WildernessArtist (at) sbcglobal.net or through Linkedin "send a message" service.

Learning Self-Control through Family Fun Activity

2009-03-25T04:22:00.000-07:00

Art Smarts!
There are very few activities parents and children can do together where both parent and child are equally challenged, equally experiencing something new, and equally vulnerable. Such a sharing between parent and child creates new bonds of closeness, awareness, and understanding of each for the other.

Learn easy exercises for connecting with the world and with each other.

Experiential: do the exercises, feel the results.

Useful: Learn a technique to do at home, in the car, while waiting in lines, to help change mood.

Ages 5 and up. At least one parent must accompany children.

TIME: Saturday, April 18, 9:00 to 10:30

COST: $15 per family

LOCATION: Chagrin Falls Middle School Library, 342 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

INSTRUCTOR: Kristen Boyesen

REGISTER: Call 440-247-5375 - (Voice Message 24 Hours a Day.) Leave your name, phone number, course title, and if you are a resident or non-resident. You will be contacted for further information.

Kristen Boyesen is a Life Learning and Creativity Coach, member of COSE, Cleveland Coach Federation, American Holistic Medical Association and Eldercare Professionals of Ohio. She has over twenty years’ experience as an art instructor and exhibits her art in galleries in New York and Ohio. She is pursuing graduate studies in Art Therapy at Ursuline College.

Stress Busters Workshop, Chagrin Falls

2009-03-24T14:18:00.000-07:00

Take a break from stress, routine, and deadlines. Learn to change your perception, mood, and behavior through easy exercises based on meditative drawing (without looking at the paper).

Retrain your brain.
Let go and be free.

Materials included. No art experience needed. (Follow-up advanced classes are available on request.)

TIME: Monday, April 20, 6:30 to 9:00 PM

COST: $22

LOCATION: Chagrin Falls Middle School Library, 342 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

INSTRUCTOR: Kristen Boyesen

REGISTER: Call 440-247-5375 - (Voice Message 24 Hours a Day.) Leave your name, phone number, course title (Stress Relief Workshop), and if you are a resident or non-resident. You will be contacted for further information.

Active Imagination Interactive Event, Chagrin Falls

2009-03-22T14:21:00.000-07:00

Experience “aha’ moments, ignite creativity and feel a sense of community through meditative practices, word games and interaction with percussive instruments. Learn an easy meditative drawing (without looking) technique for inner peace, wellness, and activating intuition. Short lectures are followed by instruction, practice, and group discussion.

Excite, feed and retrain your brain.
Let go and be free.

Materials are included. No art, writing, or musical experience necessary. (Follow-up advanced classes are available on request.)

TIME: Saturday, April 25, 9:00 AM to Noon

COST: $22

LOCATION: Chagrin Falls Middle School Library, 342 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

INSTRUCTOR: Kristen Boyesen

REGISTER: Call 440-247-5375 - (Voice Message 24 Hours a Day.) Leave your name, phone number, course title (Active Imagination), and if you are a resident or non-resident. You will be contacted for further information.

Workshop Opportunity for Cleveland Area Schools

2009-03-11T10:31:00.001-07:00

Click on image for enlargement.

Spring is in the air!

Provide students with an innovative tool to:
• Focus
• Activate Imagination
• Calm Spring Fever
• Ignite Creativity

All age groups benefit, including teachers!

The Imagination Arts program uses a motivational talk & slide show, instruction, and a beginning drawing exercise to teach students to let go of circular thinking and enable concentration. Doing the exercises is calming before tests and opens the brain to contemplative thought for creative writing and problem solving.

The program can be matched to the hosting class, whether it is English, math, art, or social studies. Each teacher requesting the class may give an overview of what is being taught and how innovation and creative thinking would help excite the students to the current topic.

One room for the program should be provided for all day presentations to ease set-up time. With time between classes, the program is mobile. Tables or writing surfaces are required. Pens and clipboards are provided. The school should provide two reams of copy paper per day for supplies.

The cost for this all-day opportunity for your students is $200.

Kristen Boyesen has 20 years experience as an art instructor for workshops and private lessons, as college adjunct for drawing classes, a public speaker-demonstrator for groups and organizations, and motivational speaker at wellness facilities.

Creative Play for Kids, Cleveland East Side

2009-02-05T12:20:00.000-08:00

Give your kids a treat next time you have an appointment, or need to go to work on a "snow day" or teacher's conference day. Click the title link for more information.

Phlox

2008-10-15T17:37:00.000-07:00

Internet Radio interview-LadyBug Live

2008-10-02T15:06:00.000-07:00

I was interviewed last month for this program. Hear about Imagination Arts programs and benefits and some of the background and initiating philosophy. Windows Media Player needed. (My Mac does not have one, so let me know what I said!)

Drawing Day, Cleveland. Non-artists can participate!

2008-05-29T05:40:00.000-07:00

Imagination Arts will be at the June Art Show sponsored by Artists Review Today with a drawing station for those who would like to participate in the world wide coming together to post one million drawings on the internet on June 7.

The Imagination Arts station is for everyone ages 5 to 105, whether or not you have any drawing ability. In fact, it is easier to do the drawing exercise if you do NOT have drawing ability!

The link above is for a podcast I recorded last night with Mark Quinn. Download it to your iPod or listen at your computer to hear our discussion on Drawing Day, stress relief, the brain, and using meditation to change a bad mood to a good mood.

We really are in charge of how we live our lives. Click the link to hear more!

Come to the Galleria on Saturday, June 7, to make a drawing (or to record your eye movement without looking at the paper) to be uploaded to the internet. Do several drawings, choose your favorite. New experiences create new brain cells. 10 AM to 3 PM.

Join us for this exciting event, and cast your vote for your favorite artwork at the June Art Show 2008.

Endorsement by VA Medical Center Psychologist

2008-05-22T08:18:00.000-07:00

(Kristen Boyesen) "is utilizing her skills in art along with a unique meditation intervention to assist veterans to ease pain and suffering from a variety of physical and mental health conditions. ...Her workshops reflect an appreciation of the importance of empowerment, hope, and genuine sensitivity to the needs of others ..."

Click image to read entire testimonial.

Meditation, Laughter, Peace: Cleveland area workshop

2008-04-30T05:21:00.001-07:00

Yes, It's Meditation

No, it isn't Boring

Do a Task
Have a Laugh

Imagination Arts

Workshops are available at your facility, business, wellness center, and for your organization.

Contact Kristen Boyesen at 216-577-9874.

Creativity Training, Meditation, Cleveland OH

2008-04-25T17:49:00.000-07:00

Art Is Therapeutic! New Ways of Seeing the World

2008-04-22T14:23:00.001-07:00

Imagination Arts at Securely Anchored Wellness Center
4991 Dover Center Rd, N. Olmstead OH 44070
Call 440-376-7041 to register. More class listings at www.SecurelyAnchored.com.

Art Is Therapeutic! New Ways of Seeing the World

Based on Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. According to Betty Edwards, the exercises in her book may be used “to open access by conscious volition to the right side of the brain in order to… see things in a different way … you will delve deeply into a part of your mind too often obscured by the endless details of daily life. … you will develop your ability to perceive things freshly in their totality, to see underlying patterns and possibilities for new combinations. Creative solutions to problems, whether personal or professional, will be accessible through new modes of thinking and new ways of using the power of your whole brain. … (See) things as they really are, in all their awesome, fascinating complexity”.

New Ways of Seeing the World teaches an effortless process to facilitate a harmonizing balance between mind and body. Lecture: slide show, motivational talk, explanation of the process, why it works, benefits. Experiential: do the exercises, feel the results. Handouts for additional exercises.

Facilitated by Kristen S. Boyesen, Life Learning & Creativity Coach. Member Mind-Body-Spirit Connection Speakers Bureau, Cleveland Coach Federation, Eldercare Professionals of Ohio and COSE. Director of Out-of-the-Box Thinking for Imagination Arts.

Wednesday, April 30: Talk and Beginning exercises
Wednesday, May 7: Discussion, New exercises
Wednesday, May 14: Additional exercises, Wrap-up.
7:00 to 8:30 PM
Introductory price: $30 for all three

More information: 216-577-9874
www.TheConsciousHeart.blogspot.com

Healing & Wellness Day

2008-04-20T11:06:00.000-07:00

Unity Chapel of Light, Tallmadge, is holding a special event designed to help promote an awareness of current healing and wellness practices, products and services in the Greater Akron area.

HEALING & WELLNESS DAY
Saturday, April 26th 2008
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Life Learning and Creativity Coach Kristen Boyesen will present a workshop at noon for this event.

"Sparking Creativity: Enrich Your Life with Imagination Arts"

Learn a fun and relaxing approach to improve memory, increase cognitive awareness and experience a deeper sense of inner peace and joy through the exploration of your vast untapped brain power. The easily-learned exercises are useful in everyday life for pain relief, to calm active children, to reduce stress, and assist in problem solving. No art experience is needed.

List of presenters:
11 a.m. "JOURNALING" - CAROL BAILEY FLOYD

12 Noon "SPARKING CREATIVITY: ENRICH YOUR LIFE WITH IMAGINATION ARTS" - KRISTEN BOYESEN, Life Learning and Creativity Coach

1 p.m. "NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE" - DR. NICK PARASSON, Naturopathic Doctor, Summit Natural Wellness Center

2 p.m. "UNDERSTANDING YOUR HEALING AND WELLNESS" - SUSAN WILK Reiki Master

3 p.m. "BELLY DANCING" - AMEENAH, Belly Dancing Teacher/owner

UNITY CHAPEL OF LIGHT
503 Northwest Ave
Tallmadge, Ohio 44278
330.928.2108

www.unitychapeloflight.org

Creativity Training, Team Building, Cleveland OH

2008-03-28T09:04:00.000-07:00

This Team Building and Wellness program is offered by
Lifelong Learning & Creativity Coach, Kristen Boyesen.

Wilderness artist Kristen S. Boyesen has experienced a life of varied relationships and multiple changes in circumstances, giving her first-hand knowledge of many of the difficulties one encounters in life. She is an avid scholar in the study of human relationships, psychology, philosophy, and spirituality. Her collection of well-read books on these topics add to her ability to help you understand what is currently happening in your life. Many of these books are recommended reading for her coaching and art class clients.

Kristen offers a program that melds very well with her life-coaching ability. Imagination Arts exercises ignite the spark to your creativity, your identity, and your own inner voice of wisdom. No art experience is necessary to learn the exercises. Benefits of inner peace and release of perceived life difficulties can be experienced in as few as five minutes. Continued inner calm is realized through daily practice.

Ms. Boyesen is a Reiki Practitioner and member of: Cleveland Coach Federation, Mind-Body-Spirit Connection Speakers Bureau, Mind-Body-Soul Connect, COSE, Toastmasters, Eldercare Professionals of Ohio, The Buckeye Trail Association, and the Bedford Chamber of Commerce.

Sharing and Family Fun, Mobile Workshop

2008-03-28T07:56:00.000-07:00

Art Classes, Cleveland area, ongoing

2008-02-29T10:21:00.000-08:00

March schedule for Art Classes and Imagination Arts (for "non-artists") Bedford OH 44146

Note the new Saturday classes.
(Classes at other locations are listed at the end of this message.)

Morning classes: 9:30 to 11:30
(Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time, or earlier if you are working on Imagination Arts and want extra practice.)
There are now five in this class. There is room for five more.

Wed, March 5, 12, 19, 26

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Saturday classes: 9:30 to 11:30
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time.
March 15 & April 5
RSVP three days in advance, as this is a new class.
Need a minimum of two, or one person paying $40.

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Evening Classes: 7:00 to 9:00
(Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time)
This class needs to be re-started, so be sure to RSVP at least two days prior. If there are not at least two signed up, it will be cancelled.

Wednesday, March 5

This message is sent out once a month, unless there is a date change. Please mark your calendars, and call to RSVP when you are sure you can make the class. Class minimum, two.

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Class fees:
The pay-as-you-attend rate is $20.
After 5 consecutive classes, the 6th is free. ($16.67 per class)
Paying for 10 classes in advance for $150 will lower the rate to $15 per class, to be used at your convenience. Members from the same family may use this account together.
Parents and their school-age children attend for one fee. (In fact, parents are strongly encouraged to participate.)

RSVP by phone (Two One Six) 577-9874) or respond to this email.
Classes are ongoing. There is no beginning and end.
You may jump in or out at any time.

Excite Your Imagination! Cleveland area art classes

2008-02-03T18:43:00.000-08:00

February schedule for Art Classes and Imagination Arts (for "non-artists") Bedford OH 44146

Note the new Saturday class!
(Classes at other locations are listed at the end of this message.)

Morning classes: 9:30 to 11:30
(Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time, or earlier if you are working on Imagination Arts and want extra practice.)
There are now five in this class. There is room for five more.

Wed, February 6, 11, 20, 27

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NEW! Saturday classes: 9:30 to 11:30
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time.
February 9 & March 1
RSVP three days in advance, as this is a new class.
Need a minimum of two, or one person paying $40.

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Evening Classes: 7:00 to 9:00
(Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time)
This class needs to be re-started, so be sure to RSVP at least two days prior. If there are not at least two signed up, it will be cancelled.

Wednesday, Feb 6
Monday, Feb 11
Wednesday, Feb 20
Wednesday, Feb 27

This message is sent out once a month, unless there is a date change. Please mark your calendars, and call to RSVP when you are sure you can make the class. Class minimum, two.

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Class fees:
The pay-as-you-attend rate is $20.
After 5 consecutive classes, the 6th is free. ($16.67 per class)
Paying for 10 classes in advance for $150 will lower the rate to $15 per class, to be used at your convenience. Members from the same family may use this account together.
Parents and their school-age children attend for one fee. (In fact, parents are strongly encouraged to participate.)

RSVP by phone (Two One Six) 577-9874) or respond to this email.
Classes are ongoing. There is no beginning and end.
You may jump in or out at any time.

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Join the Imagination Arts LunchBreak Retreat Group

Every other Monday, Beginning February 4 at ART Showcase Gallery in the Galleria, Cleveland OH 44114

Feb 4,18. Mar 3,17,31. Apr 14,28. May 12,26.

Imagination Arts™ participants learn to achieve a meditative state through Recorded Eye Movement™

The exercises help access the non-linear right-brain to enter a state of calm, open awareness, and create
opportunities for “aha” moments.

12:15 - 12:30: Eat your lunch during
instructions and demonstrations.
12:30 - 1:15: Do the exercises at your own pace, using the materials provided
$20 per person
The LunchBreak Retreat Group is ongoing.
Beginners are always welcome.
Walk-ins welcome if space allows, or
Register by phone or email.
Call Kristen Boyesen at (Two One Six) 577-9874
email: artexperiences at sbcglobal.net

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Imagination Arts™ for Wellness, Rehabilitation, and Fun

With Bedford artist, motivational speaker, and art teacher Kristen S. Boyesen

A workshop to relieve stress, reduce pain, exercise the brain and activate intuition. Based on the book, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards, the exercises, developed by Boyesen especially for “non-artists”, ease access to right-brain global thinking, timelessness, “aha” moments and creative thinking for life enrichment through heightened awareness and perceptions. Interesting objects are used for observation and meditation, and, without looking at the paper, participants do Recorded Eye Movement™ drawings. After the observational/recording period, the drawing is a fun surprise! No art experience needed. Materials are provided.

“This exercise was unlike any other. I’ve never really thought of something so simple being so relaxing.” (Niki, Burning River Fest, 2007, Cleveland)

“I get relief from the severe pain while doing art, my memory... is improving, and (my) depression ... is lifting.” …“My kids have ADHD. When I see they are on a path to losing control, we do the exercises, and they calm down.” (Dennis, stroke and broken neck survivor doing art and Imagination Arts™ with Kristen since 02/02/05.

Saint Mary's Women’s Guild presentation

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Bedford, OH 44146

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Imagination Arts in North Olmstead:

Need a Break From Stress?

Want to Awaken Creativity?

Imagination Arts participants learn to achieve a meditative state through Recorded Eye Movement™ exercises, for access to the non-linear right-brain. In this global thinking part of the brain, one enters a state of calm, opens awareness, and sets the stage for creating “aha” moments. There will also be a slide presentation, music movement, group discussion, and other group activities.

Testimonial:

I have been studying art, meditation and intuition for many years.

However, all that has been dramatically advanced once I began to study with Kristen Boyesen. Her art class is far more than drawing lessons. I am learning about life, paying attention to my energy field, and experiencing sheer joy just being around her! Her passion for life and art are wonderfully contagious! I heartily recommend Imagination Arts to anyone who wants to gain access to their dormant creativity and joy.

Linda Schiller-Hanna

Founder, Natural Psychic School of Metaphysics

www.lightworker22.com

Saturday, February 16

1:00 to 5:00 PM

Register with:
Pamela A. McCue
Securely Anchored Wellness Center
4991 Dover Center Rd.
North Olmsted, OH 44070
(Four Four Zero) 376-7041

Cost $55 per person
Materials are provided.

Presenter: Kristen S. Boyesen

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www.art-experiences.blogspot.com/
www.imagination-arts.blogspot.com/
www.drawandpaint.blogspot.com/
www.wildernessartist.blogspot.com/
www.kaleidoscopemandalas.blogspot.com/

Need a break from stress?

2008-01-26T08:42:00.000-08:00

Want to Awaken Creativity?

Imagination Arts participants learn to achieve a meditative state through Recorded Eye Movement™ exercises, for access to the non-linear right-brain. In this global thinking part of the brain, one enters a state of calm, opens awareness, and sets the stage for creating “aha” moments. There will also be a slide presentation, music movement, group discussion, and other group activities.

Testimonial: I have been studying art, meditation and intuition for many years.
However, all that has been dramatically advanced once I began to study with Kristen Boyesen. Her art class is far more than drawing lessons. I am learning about life, paying attention to my energy field, and experiencing sheer joy just being around her! Her passion for life and art are wonderfully contagious! I heartily recommend Imagination Arts to anyone who wants to gain access to their dormant creativity and joy.

Linda Schiller-Hanna
Founder, Natural Psychic School of Metaphysics
www.lightworker22.com

Saturday, February 16
at Securely Anchored Wellness Center, North Olmstead OH

1:00 to 5:00 PM

Cost $55 per person
Materials are provided.

Presenter: Kristen S. Boyesen

www.Imagination-Arts.blogspot.com
www.drawandpaint.blogspot.com

LunchBreak Retreat

2008-01-12T10:18:00.001-08:00

Need a break from Stress?
Want to Awaken Creativity?

Join the Imagination Arts™
LunchBreak Retreat Group

Every other Monday
Beginning January 28
at ART Showcase
In the Galleria,
E. 9th Street, Cleveland OH 44114

January 28
February 11 & 25
March 10 & 24
April 7 & 21
May 5 & 19

Imagination Arts™ participants learn to achieve a meditative state through Recorded Eye Movement™

Imagination Arts™ exercises help access the non-linear right-brain
To enter a state of calm,
Open awareness, and create
Opportunities for “aha” moments.

12:15 - 12:30: Eat your lunch during instructions and demonsrtations.
12:30 - 1:15: Do the exercises at your own pace, using the materials provided

$20 per person

The LunchBreak Retreat Group is ongoing. Beginners are always welcome.

Register

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“Kristen is a creative genius with an uncanny ability to unlock the creativity inherent in others.
I highly recommend her if you're trying to jumpstart originality and innovation,” says Jan Phillips, author of the award-winning
"The Art of Original Thinking"

Imagination Arts at the VA Medical Center, Brecksville

2008-01-07T09:46:00.000-08:00

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Imagination Arts for Veterans and Their Families

Hosted at the Brecksville VA Medical Ctr
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008 (and every third Tuesday)
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
In the Recovery Resource Center
Building 5, Room 23 B

Free, but registration is required. 440-526-3030 ext 6399

Imagination Arts for Brain Exercise & Wellness

2007-11-18T20:16:00.000-08:00

January 27th, 2008

at

Securely Anchored Holistic Wellness Center
4991 Dover Center Rd.
North Olmsted, OH 4407

1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Two (stand alone) sessions.

Improve Memory, Rehabilitation After Stroke, Increase Cognitive Awareness, Feel Inner Peace.

This workshop accommodates up to 24 in each session. Participants make a REM-gram™ to Record Eye Movement. All sit together at grouped tables to provide a shared experience. Learn to mini-meditate and have fun, too.

Workshop length: 90 minutes. Materials are provided. No art experience needed. $20.00 per person

Imagination Arts at the Veterans Hospital

2007-10-31T09:31:00.000-07:00

Imagination Arts for Veterans

Tuesday, Nov 6, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Brecksville VA Medical Ctr
Resource Recovery Center
Building 5, Room 23 B
Presented by Kristen S. Boyesen
Open to all veterans, free of charge.

*Improve memory
*Rehabilitation after stroke
*Increase cognitive awareness
*Feel inner peace
*Helps relieve PTSD

This workshop accommodates up to 24 people in each session. Participants make a REM-gram™ as they Record Eye Movement. All sit together at grouped tables to provide a shared experience. Materials are provided. No art experience is needed.

According to Penney Pierce in The Intuitive Way, A Guide to Living from Inner Wisdom, “ By noticing things, you connect with your world."

By following the easy instruction to make a REM-gram™, participants mini-meditate to the right side of the brain, the master expert at "noticing things."

"Kristen is a creative genius," says Jan Phillips, visionary thought leader and author of several books, including the award-winning The Art of Original Thinking. "I highly recommend her." www.janphillips.com

"I opened up a creative side I didn't know I had. Therapeutic," commented Russ at the 2007 Burning River Fest, Cleveland.

Nikki, also at the Burning River Fest, wrote, "This exercise was unlike any other. I've never really thought of something so simple being so relaxing."
Dennis, stroke survivor and in a lot of pain from a broken neck, has been working with Kristen since 2003. He writes, "I get relief from the severe pain while doing art, my memory is slowly improving, and the depression and its dark cloud are lifting."

Kristen has been creating and selling paintings for 40 years, winning numerous awards in New York and Ohio. She has 25 years' experience as an art teacher, and has created the REM-gram™ process for people to mini-meditate their way to the right side of the brain. Ms. Boyesen exhibits her artwork in the Galleria, Cleveland, at A.R.T. Showcase; in The Gallery, Willoughby, OH; and with two galleries in Northern New York.

Kristen S. Boyesen is an artist who has developed the REM-gram™ (Recorded Eye Movement) program to help people get in touch with their creativity. She is not a member of the medical community. All thoughts shared are from life experiences and are for the purpose of helping others to create the ambiance, attitude, and exercise regimens for healing-from-within to occur. Any adverse side effects should immediately be directed to a medical doctor or a mental health care professional.

Imagination Arts for Veterans, corrections

2007-04-04T14:14:00.000-07:00

Imagination Arts for Veterans is now in place. The next sessions are scheduled for April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, Aug 9, Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, and Dec 13 at 124 Ellenwood Center, Bedford OH 44146. Four sessions each day. Discounts at area businesses. Refreshments. Register by calling 216-577-9874.

Description:
• Meditative-Observational workshops for accessing intuition, inner peace, self-acceptance, laughter: no art experience needed, as the exercises release participants from personal responsibility for the results.
• Uses: An easily-learned process for wellness, rehabilitation, life enhancement and school enrichment, as well as for corporate team-building and brainstorming. For ages 5 to 105.

Imagination Arts Events: Something for Everyone

2007-03-25T17:52:00.000-07:00

Wellness: A mixture of meditative and fast-paced tracing and observational exercises accompanied by contemplative or energetic music.

Veterans: Same as above, but offering four free sessions once a month for veterans and/or their families through the non-profit organization www.giveanhour.org.

Games! An opening meditative tracing exercise followed by observational games that are short, fast, and fun.

Exercise Your Brain: Advanced meditative and fast-paced tracing and observational exercises.

Family Fun: For mixed age groups, 5 to 105.

Swinging Seniors: A mixture of meditative and fast-paced tracing and observational exercises accompanied by Big Band Music.

For Children: Do the tracing exercises without looking at the paper and receive a prize!

Just for You: An individualized program according to needs.

Nature: A mixture of meditative and fast-paced tracing and observational exercises using organic and nature-based stimuli.

Pathways for Inner Peace: Meditative exercises accompanied by contemplative music.

Healing Waters: A meditative and spiritual program using water sounds in nature accompany tracings and observations of shells, driftwood, and other water-connected objects.

Team Building: Share new experiences as a group. Work together to construct a joint project. Stimulate corporate or organizational loyalty and creative thought.

Out-of-the-Box Thinking: Activate intuition and ideas for “big picture” innovation by scheduling this event to precede a board meeting, be part of a retreat, or stimulate a brain-storming session.

For Artists: Warm up with Imagination Arts tracing and observational exercises, then delve into drawing exercises to explore negative space, spatial relationships, value, and composition.

Imagination Arts Workshops. What are they?

2007-03-17T15:55:00.000-07:00

Imagination Arts interactive programs use games of observation to access the right side of the brain. Drawings are created without looking at the paper. The activity of drawing, using proven learn-to-draw techniques, allows the left side of the brain rest and paves the way for the right side of the brain to use its many talents. Right-brain activity is associated with inner peace, intuitive thinking and bonding.

All artists know the peace and contentment that they experience while creating art.

Imagination Arts games and activities, set to music, allow the non-artist to experience the same beneficial effects of such right-brain activity, without the pressure of creating an artwork.

A seismograph records the process of earth movement.

Imagination Arts transfers eye movement to muscle movement.

A puddle of water is the result of the process of melting an ice cube. The shape of the puddle is inconsequential.

Imagination Arts exercises create a process for activating the right side of the brain. The lines drawn on paper are inconsequential.

"Aha" moments are the result of the right side of the brain figuring things out when you least expect it.

Imagination Arts can help trigger "aha" moments without having to wait for chance to allow it to happen.

Thinking outside of the box involves expanding one's thoughts beyond the familiar.

Imagination Arts activates the process for out-of-the-box thinking.

Magicians have certain tricks of the trade that are seldom revealed to the public.

Imagination Arts reveals the tricks used by artists to create art, and presents them as a way to relax, activate intuition, and create group bonding.

"Thank You" to Veterans from Businesses in Historic Bedford

2007-03-06T07:36:00.000-08:00

As part of Imagination Arts for Veterans through Give an Hour, Bedford businesses have offered their thanks to our veterans by offering discounts to participants in the program.

The list so far (others are pending):

A Desirable Fragrance Bar: 20% discount
Al's Trains & Hobby Shop, LLC: 10% off regularly priced items *
Arabica: 20% off all food & drinks
Beach Club Tanning Salon: New customer, 10 visits, $29.
Bedford Floral Shoppe, Inc: 10% off local orders
Bedford Massage: 20% discount on massage
Bedford Music Center: Free padded gig bag with purchase of guitar.
Carson & Associates: 1/2 hour free consultation on legal services (One per family.)
Curves of Bedford: New members 2 weeks free plus extra 2-week free trial for a friend.
e-designer suits: Extra 10% off all offers and specials
Forever Yours Boutique: 10% discount on products and services.
Flora's Hair Fashions: Door prize, three sessions, March 22.
H&R Business Services, Inc: 10% discount on
Income Tax Services. *
Indian Bazaar: 10% off minimum $10 food purchase
Kaczur Meats: 15% off regularly priced fresh meats. *
La Gra Jewelers: 25% discount on jewelry *
Megan's Family Restaurant: 10% off total order.
Spirit Apothecary: 20% off bulk herbs.
Star Glass & Fine Art: 10% off art and framing.
The Dog House: 50 cents off 10" sub
Wilderness Art by Kristen S. Boyesen: 20% off prints and originals*

Most discounts are good for one month. Some (marked with *) do not expire. The dated "Veteran's Thank You" must be signed and be presented to receive the discount. All businesses will be participating through the end of 2007 except where noted.

Free programs for returning veterans and their families

2007-02-23T14:39:00.000-08:00

The City of Bedford has graciously offered space at Ellenwood Center for four sessions of Imagination Arts once a month. Bedford businesses are offering discounts and gifts as a "thank you" to veterans and their families participating in the program.

The benefits of doing the games and exercises in an Imagination Arts Program include stress relief, bonding, right-brain exercise, fun and relaxation.

There will be four sessions, beginning at 9 A.M, once a month.

Session 1: 9 to 10:30
Session 2: 11 to 12:30

Session 3: 1:30 to 3:00
Session 4: 3:30 to 5:00

The introductory program is March 22, with following programs on each second Thursday.

The 2007 schedule is:

March 22,___April 12,____May 10,____June 7,___July 12
August 9,___September 13,__October 11,__November 8,_December 13

Imagination Arts programs are for families and children from age 5. (Younger children may attend at their parents’ discretion.) Proven learn-to-draw techniques are used to access the right side of the brain.

All artists know peace and contentment that they experience while creating art.

Imagination Arts games and activities, set to music, allow the non-artist to experience the same beneficial effects of right-brain activity, without the pressure of creating an artwork. The program is a fun, family-oriented activity, and the exercises can be done at home as follow up or a family activity.

Call (two one six) 577-9874 to register or for more information. Registration is required, as each session has a maximum of 20 participants.

Location: 124 Ellenwood Avenue, Bedford OH 44146

Email: wildernessartist@sbcglobal.net

Imagination Arts at the Rocky River Nature Center

2007-02-04T14:57:00.000-08:00

Imagination Arts : Games! Hear nature stories and do drawing games while listening to Native American nature-based music. Awaken your creative side! No art background necessary. Fun for adults and children.

Imagination Arts : Games!
April 28 and 29th, 2007
3:00 to 4:00 PM each day
Rocky River Nature Center

Here is a description of the festival. Imagination Arts is only a small part!

Cleveland Metroparks is hosting the fourth annual North Coast Nature Festival April 28 - 29, 2007 at Rocky River Nature Center in Rocky River Reservation in North Olmsted from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Cleveland Metroparks North Coast Nature Festival celebrates the earth’s reawakening. The month of April is a glorious time for bird watching and discovering the spectacular beauty of spring flowers and wildlife that make Northeast Ohio their home.

North Coast Nature Festival features a variety of nature talks given by renowned authors and researchers, nature programs conducted by Cleveland Metroparks staff, and demonstrations and exhibits by local nature organizations, artists and vendors.

Expanding Ever Outward

2007-01-29T08:32:00.000-08:00

The planning for Shadybrook's April retreat is progressing, and an interesting variety of mini workshops will be presented, including Imagination Arts.

Conversations with people I have recently met in the business and healthcare arenas have increased my excitement (if that is possible) about presenting this program in all areas: corporate, wellness, education, rehabilitation and entertainment. Their reactions to the concept and purpose of Imagination Arts are all positive.

"Have Program Will Travel"

Those wanting further information please contact Kristen S. Boyesen:

Phone: (two one six) 577-9874
Address: 64 Wandle Ave, Bedford OH 44146

Imagination Arts Games!

2007-01-13T07:26:00.000-08:00

I have just sent in a proposal describing a mini-workshop for the Spring Retreat to be held by Shadybrook May 4-6, 2007 at St. Joseph Christian Life Center, Euclid, OH. This is the second year of providing a means for the many talents of Shadybrook members to be shared with other members and the public at large. Last year's program included Reiki, Chi Gong, Vipassana meditation, Movement Therapy, massage, musical entertainment, yoga, and explorative art ... all presented by various members of Shadybrook. Here is the description of what I propose for this year's retreat. The theme is Healing Head, Heart, and Community.

"Lighten up" ..."Stop and Smell the Roses" ... "Chill"

These are all sayings telling us we are too serious about life and are missing the good stuff.

Imagination Arts :Games! presents a series of just-for-fun exercises that utilize proven art instruction techniques ... not for the serious business of making art, but for the fun of having a new experience. The program is actually entertainment with audience participation and the audience is the star attraction. Program presenter Kristen Boyesen orchestrates the event with music, commentary, fast-paced 'scene changes', and lots of energetic encouragement.

Ten interactive drawing games are presented one after the other. Each has its own color, pace, flavor, and tricks. The tricks create the fun. No one knows what to expect, but whatever it is, everyone is in it together, so must "go with the flow".

The program awakens and utilizes the drawing skills of the right side of the brain. Everyone has these skills, but many are dissuaded from drawing-for-real because "fear of failure" emanates from the self-critical left side of the brain. These games are not for drawing-for-real. The left side of the brain must take a break while all of this is going on, as it is not in its job description!

Imagination Arts :Games! creates group synergy, relieves stress, and promotes inner peace ... all good ways for Healing Head, Heart, and Community.

Leaf and flower shapes

2006-12-17T14:26:00.000-08:00

Two samples of organic shapes created very quickly with only brief glances at the paper.

The intent is brain exercise, quick observation, and hand-eye coordination to capture the essence of the organic shape.

The flower shape on the lower right is a poppy, drawn very slowly without looking at the paper.

Two Nested Shells

2006-12-16T11:08:00.000-08:00

These examples show drawings produced using Imagination Arts techniques. A sense of inner peace is attained through the process of drawing. One need not harshly judge the results knowing there was a lot of chance involved in the creation of the image.

Let go of fear of drawing, have fun with the games, and be surprised at the results!

Three views of a sea shell

2006-12-15T11:01:00.000-08:00

Tonka Truck

2006-12-14T14:50:00.000-08:00

Drawn without looking at the paper

Toy Tools

2006-12-13T14:41:00.000-08:00

Drawn by Sarah, age 7, without looking at the paper.

All ages enjoy Imagination Arts

2006-12-12T14:37:00.000-08:00

A session at Ellenwood

2006-12-11T14:30:00.000-08:00

Stare intently at the object. Draw without looking at the paper.

Review of Imagination Arts Presentation

2006-12-10T13:45:00.000-08:00

Imagination Arts was presented as an evening program for Shadybrook. Review at title link.

Imagination Arts & Nature with Kristen S. Boyesen
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
reviewed by Donna Tiroly

How delightful! Such fun! Pure joy! So relaxing!  We began by listening to a very lovely short story in a little book from another century. It was chock-full of deliciously wonderful and descriptive words and phrases that conjured up picture upon picture. They created a simply fantastic and beautiful movie in my mind. My mind was happy! My body was happy! What a delightful way to relax!
 Then we were gently led into our first fun art experience – drawing seashells without looking at the pen or paper: just keep looking at the shell! Meanwhile, beautiful music soothed away any anxiety. This activity was all about getting one’s right side of the brain in gear -- not about making an accurate drawing. “Try your non-dominant hand,” Kristen suggested. “You’ll see that the drawings won’t look any different.” She skillfully helped us quiet that judgmental critic that resides in the brain’s left side.
  A second beautifully descriptive reading brought us back into the theater of mind pictures, relaxation, & fun. Then, on to drawing the mystery shapes hidden in bags. We just felt the object inside the bag while another relaxing music selection accompanied our experience. “Imaginative doodling,” Kristen called this activity. Her directions gave us complete freedom as she told us, “It doesn’t matter … no one will know what it really was anyway.” This freedom enabled everyone to allow the images in their minds to just flow out onto the paper. Pure fun!
  A third reading of a very descriptive poem preceded the last activity, “Drawing Nature Shapes.” Flowers and leaves of all kinds awaited us on the tables. Once again, the directions and the music, along with Kristen’s gently supportive style, facilitated the right brain’s easy flow of creative activity.
  Later, I remember a potato chip commercial that claimed: “You can’t eat just one.” On a healthier path for mind, body, spirit, I think, “WOW! You can’t DO just one -- be it sea shell or mystery bag or gentle touch drawing of nature shapes – you’ll want to do another and another.” It was truly an excellent program for revitalization in today’s seemingly crazy world.

To book an Imagination Arts program email Kristen:
wildernessartist (at) sbcglobal.net
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Vase and Jar

2006-12-09T13:44:00.000-08:00

Art Games for Everyone

2006-12-01T13:40:00.000-08:00

Art Experiences provides seminars, workshops and retreat activities for corporations, non-profits, schools, clubs, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and individuals through the Imagination Arts program.

Imagination Arts is: AN ACTIVITY for stress relief, team building in the work place, rehabilitation & wellness; A TOOL to overcome the fear of drawing & to improve hand/eye coordination; A CATALYST for activating intuitive abilities; and A PASTIME for entertainment, convalescence, fun & enjoyment!